Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Marion, KY area (ZIP 42064). These include 54 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 50 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $339K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (59%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Marion has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
Marion has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Marion has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $11.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 3, 2000 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42064 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (27 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, KY, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $339K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 42064) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Marion has 35 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42064 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.3M in property damage in the Marion, KY area (ZIP 42064). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →